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Kentucky State University student earns American degree, FFA’s highest degree
A Kentucky State University student recently earned the highest degree offered by the National FFA Organization. Aidan Thompson, a Kentucky State University student double majoring in agricultural communications and computer science, was awarded the American degree at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 30. The American degree is the highest achievable degree for FFA members and shows a member’s dedication to FFA. Nine...
Kentucky State University alumna made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera
A Kentucky State University alumna recently made her surprise debut at the Metropolitan Opera. Michelle Bradley, class of 2007, was recently profiled in the Lexington Herald-Leader about her debut as Liù in “Turandot.” Bradley was scheduled to make her debut Oct. 29, but received a call to perform Oct. 21 after another performer could not go on. Bradley told the Herald-Leader the late Kentucky State professor Andrew Smith helped...
Kentucky State University Foundation mourns the death of Thorobred fixture Darlene Jackson
Kentucky State University alumna, longtime staff and KSU Foundation employee Darlene K. Jackson has departed this life. Jackson died Friday, Oct. 29. Jackson was a longtime employee of the Kentucky State University Foundation, serving as an accountant. She was also a life member of the Kentucky State University National Alumni Association. Jackson was also a former employee of the Kentucky Revenue Department. “Darlene lived every...
Kentucky State University won a 2021 KEMI Destiny Award for Workplace Safety
Kentucky State University was recently recognized with a 2021 KEMI Destiny Award for Workplace Safety. According to Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) website, “The Destiny Awards are presented annually by KEMI to policyholders that best exemplify KEMI’s motto, ‘Control your own destiny.’ The awards symbolize what can be accomplished when organizations work together to improve workplace safety.” The KEMI website also note...